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The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services. Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution. The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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E.W. Scripps Company operates U.S. local broadcast television stations, national multicast networks and digital news and audio businesses. Long-term growth drivers include higher carriage and subscription fees, expansion of streaming and digital distribution, and operational scale from acquisitions. Investors may find the company attractive because it appears positioned to monetize cross-platform audiences and diversify revenue beyond traditional spot advertising.
Material risks include advertising cyclicality and political ad dependence, accelerating cord-cutting and streaming competition, execution and leverage risks from acquisitions, and regulatory or spectrum changes that could pressure carriage revenues.
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| Breakdown | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
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| Type | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly |
| Date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
| Income before tax | -119.50M | 209.98M | -967.51M | 276.46M | 187.09M |
| Net income | -100.88M | 146.22M | -947.78M | 195.90M | 122.71M |
| Selling general administrative | 563.00M | 606.18M | 614.77M | 623.16M | 595.11M |
| Selling and marketing expenses | 1354.37M | - | 1478.00M | 1757.39M | 1614.81M |
| Gross profit | 725.24M | 1189.00M | 1009.59M | 596.28M | 582.20M |
| Reconciled depreciation | 150.83M | 155.23M | 155.86M | 160.43M | 161.92M |
| Ebit | 101.47M | 420.32M | -754.00M | 428.34M | 400.75M |
| Ebitda | -49.37M | 575.55M | -598.89M | 596.95M | 566.39M |
| Depreciation and amortization | -150.83M | 155.23M | 155.10M | 168.60M | 165.64M |
| Non operating income net other | - | - | - | 6.64M | -48.15M |
| Operating income | 162.24M | 412.49M | -753.24M | 428.34M | 400.75M |
| Other operating expenses | 1988.35M | 2097.28M | 3046.15M | 2017.36M | 1863.25M |
| Interest expense | 220.97M | 210.34M | 213.51M | 161.13M | 165.16M |
| Tax provision | -18.62M | 63.76M | 19.53M | 80.56M | 71.19M |
| Net interest income | -265.50M | -210.34M | -204.73M | -161.13M | -165.16M |
| Non recurring | - | - | - | 7.51M | 19.53M |
| Income tax expense | -18.62M | 63.76M | -19.73M | 80.56M | 71.19M |
| Total revenue | 2150.59M | 2509.77M | 2292.91M | 2453.22M | 2283.53M |
| Total operating expenses | 563.00M | 776.51M | 1762.83M | 160.43M | 161.92M |
| Cost of revenue | 1425.35M | 1320.77M | 1283.32M | 1856.93M | 1701.33M |
| Total other income expense net | -281.74M | -202.51M | -214.27M | -151.88M | -213.66M |
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | 6.81M |
| Net income from continuing ops | -100.88M | 146.22M | -606.47M | 195.90M | 115.90M |
| Net income applicable to common shares | - | - | - | 145.60M | 73.34M |
| Preferred stock and other adjustments | - | - | - | 50.30M | 49.37M |
| Breakdown | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
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| Type | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly |
| Date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
| Total assets | 5008.63M | 5198.57M | 5410.12M | 6431.01M | 6658.31M |
| Intangible assets | 1517.78M | 1635.49M | 1727.18M | 1821.25M | 1910.31M |
| Other current assets | 150.19M | 37.97M | 30.23M | 625.91M | 601.80M |
| Total liab | 3762.54M | 3880.56M | 4253.94M | 4300.18M | 4687.88M |
| Total stockholder equity | 1246.09M | 1318.01M | 1156.18M | 2130.82M | 1970.43M |
| Deferred long term liab | - | - | - | 370.46M | 356.78M |
| Other current liab | 359.16M | 314.77M | 354.18M | 365.50M | 389.34M |
| Common stock | 0.89M | 0.87M | 0.85M | 0.84M | 0.83M |
| Capital stock | 420.05M | 417.72M | 415.40M | 413.08M | 410.76M |
| Retained earnings | -576.88M | -476.00M | -622.22M | 350.71M | 205.12M |
| Other liab | - | - | - | 826.45M | 1046.61M |
| Good will | 1918.33M | 1968.57M | 1968.57M | 2920.57M | 2913.38M |
| Other assets | - | - | - | 17.66M | 18.62M |
| Cash | 27.92M | 23.85M | 35.32M | 18.03M | 66.22M |
| Total current liabilities | 453.60M | 482.39M | 477.82M | 485.00M | 511.88M |
| Current deferred revenue | 22.17M | 18.16M | 12.18M | 18.18M | 20.00M |
| Net debt | 2683.81M | 2662.74M | 3014.44M | 2854.38M | 3081.78M |
| Short term debt | 8.85M | 15.61M | 35.08M | 18.61M | 18.61M |
| Short long term debt | 8.85M | 15.61M | 15.61M | 18.61M | 18.61M |
| Short long term debt total | 2711.74M | 2686.59M | 3049.76M | 2872.41M | 3148.01M |
| Other stockholder equity | 1467.35M | 1451.60M | 1438.52M | 1444.50M | 1428.46M |
| Property plant equipment | - | - | - | 576.47M | 456.94M |
| Total current assets | 747.42M | 630.01M | 676.09M | 643.94M | 702.28M |
| Long term investments | 14.37M | 8.88M | 23.27M | 23.14M | 21.63M |
| Net tangible assets | - | - | - | -2916.38M | -3149.31M |
| Net receivables | 569.31M | 568.19M | 610.54M | 600.10M | 573.30M |
| Long term debt | 2585.53M | 2560.56M | 2896.82M | 2853.79M | 3129.39M |
| Inventory | - | - | 0.00M | -600.10M | -539.04M |
| Accounts payable | 63.42M | 100.67M | 76.38M | 82.71M | 83.93M |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | -64.42M | -75.31M | -75.51M | -77.47M | -73.91M |
| Common stock total equity | - | - | - | 0.84M | 0.83M |
| Preferred stock total equity | - | - | - | 412.24M | 409.94M |
| Retained earnings total equity | - | - | - | 350.71M | 205.12M |
| Non currrent assets other | 306.79M | 411.58M | 153.16M | 75.17M | 172.16M |
| Non current assets total | 4261.21M | 4568.56M | 4734.03M | 5787.06M | 5956.03M |
| Capital lease obligations | 117.35M | 110.42M | 117.86M | 134.93M | 113.89M |
| Long term debt total | - | - | - | 2853.79M | 3129.39M |
| Breakdown | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
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| Type | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly | yearly |
| Date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
| Investments | -6.68M | -26.54M | -55.94M | -7.37M | -12.03M |
| Change to liabilities | - | - | - | 4.20M | 11.45M |
| Total cashflows from investing activities | -12.13M | -26.54M | - | -66.39M | -2456.00M |
| Net borrowings | -321.15M | -345.61M | - | -278.10M | 157.30M |
| Total cash from financing activities | -36.90M | -350.61M | -33.71M | -327.48M | 693.48M |
| Change to operating activities | - | - | - | -13.12M | 15.95M |
| Net income | 31.59M | 146.22M | -947.78M | 195.90M | 115.90M |
| Change in cash | 4.07M | -11.47M | 17.29M | -82.45M | -1525.54M |
| Begin period cash flow | 23.85M | 35.32M | 18.03M | 100.48M | 1626.02M |
| End period cash flow | 27.92M | 23.85M | 35.32M | 18.03M | 100.48M |
| Total cash from operating activities | 53.10M | 365.68M | 111.60M | 311.42M | 237.00M |
| Issuance of capital stock | - | - | 0.00M | 0.00M | 600.00M |
| Depreciation | -150.83M | 155.23M | 155.10M | 160.43M | 161.92M |
| Other cashflows from investing activities | -12.13M | 40.36M | - | -13.23M | -2383.22M |
| Dividends paid | 0.00M | 0.00M | 48.00M | 48.00M | 45.07M |
| Change to inventory | - | - | 0.00M | 26.88M | 31.62M |
| Change to account receivables | -5.58M | 42.35M | -10.44M | -26.88M | -31.62M |
| Sale purchase of stock | - | -1.88M | -4.96M | -8.87M | -600.00M |
| Other cashflows from financing activities | -13.59M | -3.12M | -15.84M | -1.39M | 1330.65M |
| Change to netincome | - | - | - | 47.23M | 47.34M |
| Capital expenditures | 46.58M | 65.26M | 59.63M | 45.79M | 61.17M |
| Cash flows other operating | - | - | - | 103.76M | -88.16M |
| Cash and cash equivalents changes | - | - | - | -82.45M | -1525.52M |
| Change in working capital | -37.58M | 58.90M | -16.27M | -35.80M | -4.22M |
| Stock based compensation | 19.40M | 17.99M | 25.63M | 19.46M | 25.96M |
| Other non cash items | 211.66M | -12.51M | 958.62M | -41.49M | -72.29M |
| Free cash flow | 6.52M | 300.42M | 51.98M | 265.63M | 175.83M |
Sector: Communication Services Industry: Broadcasting
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| SSP E. W. Scripps Co Class A |
-0.06 2.90% |
2.01 | - | 13.72 | 0.14 | 3.05 | 1.58 | 11.91 |
| SKPJF SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc. |
- -% |
12.12 | 43.03 | - | 0.05 | 3.32 | 4.16 | 10.36 |
| RGLXF RTL Group S.A |
- -% |
41.00 | 22.53 | 7.12 | 1.01 | 1.39 | 1.10 | 8.01 |
| RGLXY RTL Group SA ADR |
- -% |
3.42 | 50.86 | 11.05 | 0.88 | 1.17 | 1.03 | 11.21 |
| NXST Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc |
1.51 0.92% |
166.26 | 32.28 | 9.06 | 0.89 | 2.32 | 2.86 | 11.02 |
The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States. It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services. Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution. The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers. The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Name | Title | Year Born |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Adam P. Symson | Pres, CEO & Director | 1975 |
| Mr. Jason Combs | Exec. VP & CFO | 1977 |
| Ms. Laura M. Tomlin | Exec. VP & Chief Admin. Officer | 1976 |
| Mr. William Appleton | Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel | 1949 |
| Mr. Brian G. Lawlor | Pres of Local Media | 1967 |
| Ms. Lisa Ann Knutson | Pres of Scripps Networks | 1966 |
| Mr. Jonathan Katz | COO & Head of Entertainment for National Television Networks Bus. | NA |
| Ms. Carolyn Pione Micheli | Sr. VP of Corp. Communications & Investor Relations | 1970 |
| Mr. Mark L. Koors | VP of Audit & Compliance | 1964 |
| Mr. David M. Giles | SVP, Chief Ethics Officer & Deputy Gen. Counsel | 1961 |
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